The weekend

Our weekend seemed packed! It went by way too fast. Here are some of the fun things we did.

The only day I get to sleep in, I had to get up early and go to a ward breakfast. There aren't many places that you can have a ward party at 9 am at a park! It was a wee bit chilly. My Mom, Branae and I watched Raiden while his parents went to St. George, so we bundled him up and headed across the street. They made us breakfast burritos, pancakes, waffles, bacon and hashbrowns. Mmmm. I love breakfast. Poor Marcus had to work. :(

We had a birthday party for Halle Coy. I can't believe she is already one. She is so blasted cute. She is the happiest baby I know, and I hope all mine turn out just like her! She doesn't crawl completely or walk yet, but that's what make Halle, Halle. They came over and cooked us tacos. Ashlie came down for this, so we got to see her family too, which is always fun.

We went to a reception for our friend, Brett Hughes and Marissa. It wasn't like ours, where we stood and shook hands for hours... They actually had fun things like a money dance, and a game that I can't think of what to call it. Marissa also wrote Brett an amazing song. I'm jealous. I wish I was that creative.

After the reception, we went to visit Mike and Becky and play games. Marcus and Mike smoked us at both Rook and Hand & Foot. We didn't win a single round of H&F, and hardly took the bid in Rook, but had a good time.

At church, Marcus taught his first lesson in Elder's Quorum. He forgot until Saturday night, so he prepared during Sacrament Meeting. I hear he did a good job. He doesn't think so, but Elder Daba said he did, and he doesn't lie. I enjoy going to church and not worrying about anything, but sitting and listening.

After church Marcus and I beat Super Mario Wi-heee! We have been playing it together for a while, and finally beat it. It's a tough game, but so much fun. If you have a Wii, and want a new game, I suggest that.

Other than that, we just were lazy on Sunday, which was nice. Now it's back to work Monday.

We are SO blessed!

Marcus and I were both stressed out for the better part of November. I had no ambition to do anything, and just wanted answers. Well, we finally got them! I am so happy, I really hate suspense, and don't have much patience.

I was told in the middle of November they were closing down the SouthWest Federal branch that I work at, along with laying off 16 people... Holy crap! I thought I was working for a stable company... I was included in the 16 people being laid off. Marcus is going to school and only working one day a week... It doesn't take rocket science to figure out $200 every two weeks isn't going to pay the bills. My parents offered to give up their last bit of extra space to us, and we decided to move in. We started moving things in one laundry basket load at a time.

On the day before Thanksgiving, I was working, and got a call that they would like me to work in St. George in the Call Center, rather than laying me off. *PHEW* He didn't know all the details of it, but I had a job and didn't lose my insurance. Happy Day! I am still not sure of all the details, but I do know I am going to be full time and answering phones. I am taking a pay cut, and we still moved in with my parents. I am so happy I have a job. Almost losing my job made me realize that although my job may not be the best, most appealing job, it was a job and I could support my family. It really changed my outlook, and I'm going to try and keep this attitude while I'm driving to St. George for the next who-knows-how long.

Thanksgiving was a blast! We got to see all of my family and eat dinner with them. My Grandpa and Grandma Mickelson and Alicia came down for Turkey dinner with us. It was quite fun. That evening, we went over to Mike's house and hung out with Marcus' family there. Pace, Liz and Kairi stayed at our apartment. The weekend was filled with playing games. If you have never played curses, get a group of friends togther and play. It's hilarious!

We got all our big stuff moved into our bedroom, and now we just need to get all the little stuff taken care of and other stuff put in storage. Hopefully we can get that done soon.

Marcus passed his first semester of school! WOO HOO! He thinks his next semester is going to be harder than this one. He has physics and anatomy and physiology. I know he'll do great. He is loving school, and takes every oppourtunity to tell me the names of bones that he's learned. The other day I hit my elbow, and he rattled off, that's your so and so. He is doing great! I love him so much.

The Maze Game

I saw this game on Facebook, and thought I would try it out! It's freaking hard! I haven't passed it yet. You should try it and let me know if you pass it. If you do, I will be totally jealous!

http://www.maniacworld.com/maze_game.htm